Delos Island, located in the Cyclades, is a true open-air museum. Myths recount it as the place where Apollo and Artemis first appeared on earth, resulting in mere mortals being banned from birth in this land. Burials were also forbidden here, so Delos quickly emerged as a religious center and later as an economic one with the development of the local trading port. Yet, by the end of the 1st century BC, the island had slid into decline and was abandoned.
The most notable archaeological site on Delos is the Lion Terrace, dedicated to Apollo. It is believed that the initial lion “population” was twelve, although only seven have survived to modern times. The Sacred Lake also remains part the island in the shape of a chalice, and the Minoan fountain, the Delios Temple, the Theater of Dionysus, a market square, and the ruins of the world’s oldest synagogue round out the allure of Delos.
The most notable archaeological site on Delos is the Lion Terrace, dedicated to Apollo. It is believed that the initial lion “population” was twelve, although only seven have survived to modern times. The Sacred Lake also remains part the island in the shape of a chalice, and the Minoan fountain, the Delios Temple, the Theater of Dionysus, a market square, and the ruins of the world’s oldest synagogue round out the allure of Delos.
Recommended boats for this region
5
WC
3
Beneteau, 2019
Oceanis 46.1
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 01/04 to 08/04
€
2 800
2 660
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
10
WC
2
Jeanneau, 2018
Sun Odyssey 449
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 01/04 to 08/04
€
1 730
1 557
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
10
WC
2
Beneteau, 2018
Bénéteau Sense 51
Agios Kosmas (Elliniko), Athens
(Greece)
From 01/04 to 08/04
€
2 640
2 376
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
10
WC
4
Beneteau, 2019
Oceanis 46.1
Agios Kosmas (Elliniko), Athens
(Greece)
From 01/04 to 08/04
€
1 860
1 674
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat